Science enthusiasts (COPUS) have declared 2009 to be the year of science, the Chinese calendar has declared this to be the year of the Ox and of particular interest to knitters the United Nations has declared 2009 to be the Year of Natural Fibres.
There is even an event in Liverpool, NS called the First Annual Maritime Fibre Arts Retreat on April 3-5.
Keep the Fleece is also marking the Year of Natural Fibres with a number of activities including a unique fundraiser where groups can simultaneously contribute to the world's longest scarf and help buy sheep for farmers in developing nations.
How awesome is that?
